Club Soda Carbonated water to which minerals and mineral salts have been
added for taste. The sodium content is frequently higher than
plain water.
Distilled Water The purest of all types of water. It is free from chemicals and
minerals because it has been vaporized into steam, leaving impurities
behind, then collected again as it recondenses.
Mineral Water Contains dissolved minerals. In most cases the water is processed
tap water with minerals added.
Natural Mineral Water Contains only minerals naturally present and is usually drawn
from a spring.
Seltzer Water Tap water that has been filtered and carbonated, but with no
added salts, preservatives, or flavorings.
Sparkling Water Can be either tap water carbonated with natural or manufactured
carbon dioxide or water drawn from a naturally effervescent
source (labeled “naturally sparkling”) with carbon dioxide reinjected
into the water during bottling.
Spring Water Water that comes from a spring, but may be processed before bottling.
Most contain various levels of minerals.